Global Senior Legal Counsel: Regulatory & Commercial

R08_DBRSLtdCanada DBRS Limited - Canada Legal Entity; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (SLC) to manage legal affairs for commercial activities. The SLC will provide legal support to various business initiatives, negotiate contracts, and ensure legal compliance across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in financial services, is a licensed attorney in Illinois, New York, or Ontario, and possesses strong leadership and analytical skills. This role operates in a hybrid work environment, promoting collaboration while allowing for flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Collaboration opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of financial services experience in a regulated business.
• Knowledge of structured finance, credit ratings and capital markets.
• Experience managing a small team as part of a broader global team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to commercial business initiatives.
• Negotiate and advise on credit rating data feed agreements.
• Review and advise on non-reliance and hold harmless letters.
• Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts.
• Work closely with compliance and legal teams.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Leadership skills

Integrity and professional ethics

Excellent judgement and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Drafting and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Collaborative skills

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice in Illinois, New York or Ontario

Job description

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (SLC) to manage legal affairs for commercial activities. The SLC will provide legal support to various business initiatives, negotiate contracts, and ensure legal compliance across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in financial services, is a licensed attorney in Illinois, New York, or Ontario, and possesses strong leadership and analytical skills. This role operates in a hybrid work environment, promoting collaboration while allowing for flexibility.